If you have a dog you can understand that they are protective, territorial, and sometimes even temperamental, but they need a best friend, to be taken care of, and they need a lot of love. Now, if you have a pitbull you know they can be a little more demanding, they need more than other dog breeds. Thanks to people who breed dogs for fighting have given pitbulls a bad name. Mostly everyone thinks that that is all pitbulls are, fighters, but they are so much more than that. Pitbulls are beautiful, compassionate, trustworthy dogs who have made a difference in many people’s lives, some bad but most good. Many people cannot stand pit bulls, and some people even hate them, even though many people believe they made good service dogs, some people allow pit bulls around their small children, and all pit bulls protect their owners.
Service Pit Bulls Small children, teenagers, and adults with disabilities have service dogs and some of which are pit bulls. Some people have been turned away for having pitbulls for service dogs and others have been deemed heroes. A seven-year-old girl, Abcde Santos, and her service pitbull, pupcake, were turned away from getting a picture
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Why that is I have no idea, but it is ridiculous because some people use pitbulls for nannies and they are around small children all the time. People say that pit bulls and small children is a bad mix because children cannot read the signs of a “mean dog.” According to the internet “pit bulls were responsible for 78% dog bite related fatalities in 2013.” However, the internet also says “not all pit bulls are dangerous”(Editorial Board). In Fulton County, Georgia a two-year-old boy was killed by a family by a family dog, police said they had the dog for eight years. The mother was supposed to be watching the dog while the father was at work but reporters say she went to the bathroom and left the child
Since ancient times the pit bull terrier has been bred for violence; warfare, hunting dangerous game, and dog fighting. The breed was really never meant to be an affectionate family animal. People should not be able to keep pit bulls as pets.
According to the source “ Pit Bulls Haven’t Always Had a Bad Rep” by pit bull _ lover, pit bull is a term meaning a muscular dog with short hair. Now how about dangerous people? Your pit bull can fend off mentally ill or dangerous people by biting people, ripping their skin , don’t forget they are muscular dogs.
Dogs are regularly called “man’s best friend”, however, there is one dog breed that is not getting much love, which is the Pitbull. Pitbull’s are notorious for attacking children and adults without warning and they are labeled the most aggressive dog breed for the past few decades. Some areas of the United States have even banned this particular breed from coming within city limits. However, the breed is bouncing back after a few decades of continuous bad rep. There are activist that state it is the owners, not the dog breed because aggression is learned. Pitbull's are a misunderstood dog breed that is feared because of their supposedly bad temperament and aggression; while in actuality, Pitbull’s are some of the most loving, loyal, and dedicated dogs that anyone could ask for.
Have you ever been face to face with a Pitbull that is ready to attack that will potentially cause sever damage to your body or confronted by one that is ready for love and sweet affection? This all depends on how they are raised. One must remember that an animal is a reflection of their owners attitudes and training.
The girl's mom stated that people do not believe it is possible for pit bulls
Did you know that pit bulls were one of the most popular dog breeds in America? Well, today pit bulls are considered either vicious or dangerous. I think that not all pit bulls are dangerous like a lot of people think since they can save lives, other breeds can be just like the pit bull, and they are over-reported on the news. First of all, pit bulls are over-reported on the news intentionally. That causes people to think that all pit bulls are dangerous.
People should be allowed to keep Pit-Bulls because of their many traits. As stated by Internationally known Atlanta based rap artist and businessman Big Boi of the group Outkast says "“These are the best, loyal, most family oriented dogs ever,” the rapper says. “We’re here to dispel the stigma that’s been put on them… When all’s said and done, I just want to sit back with my animals in the midst of the trees and the forest and just be peaceful.” Not only for the rich and famous pit bulls are for everyone and anyone (but not dog abusers and bad
The only times pit bulls are mentioned in the news is if something bad happens. For example, several news reports stating signs of pit bull attacking but never the good side. The media also mistaken a different type of a breed and the blame goes to a pit bull. Also, reporters are fast to get a story about a pit bull attacking because they know it will sell. “One year old attacked by a pit bull” was a news report presented by CBC. This story just makes the reader think pit bulls are dangerous and not safe to the public society. Just to prove them wrong, pit bull were called “nanny dogs” because they were trustworthy to their owners. Nanny dogs also kept a lookout over the children and their families. Therefore, the media should get the better side of pit bulls so human realize how loyal and trustworthy they really
2. Pit bulls are loving, tender, faithful, and they are protective over the families they belong to. We, as owners and pet lovers, need to take the steps to ensure the image of this breed is restored; We need to speak up for the underdog.
Therefore, they are not willing to take the risk when it comes to their well- being and children. However, pit bulls crave attention and love. Therefore, they can be one of the most affectionate dog breeds out there. Dr. Ian Dunbar (1999) writes: "Today, a properly bred pit bull is so exuberantly happy upon meeting her owner's friends (or even friendly strangers) that new owners sometimes worry that their dog is too sweet and fun-loving to protect their home and family” (Dunbar 2). Plus, their intimidating looks can serve many benefits to the community. For instance, pit bulls are extremely loyal animals and will do anything to protect the people they love. They can keep robbers or bad people in general from harming people of the
The owners of the Pitbulls would leave their children sometimes unattended and just leave them with the pitbull who protected them all the time, to newborns all the way till teenagers. They were considered "nanny dogs" sense the American pitbull terrier was first recognized by the United Kennel Club. The ASPCA notes, the pitbulls were “once considered especially non-aggressive to people.” There is a rumor that people think that pitbull's have a special locking jaw the other dogs do not have which a lie because pitbulls do not have special “locking jaws”, that’s purely a myth. People also think that because certain pitbull's are bigger than other pitbull will have a stronger its which is not true because all pitbulls do not get a stronger bite because they're bigger they all have the same bite
Pit Bulls are among the top percentage of dog bites across the nation, but it partly due to the misrepresentation. Most handlers just see a similarity to a Pit Bull’s physical appearance and then the dog is classified as such. The media always misrepresents and wrongly accuses Pit Bulls, they are always quick to name the pit bull breed as the attacking dog. The government also does the same thing if a dog has similarities to a Pit Bull, then it is automatically classified as a Pit Bull even if it’s not correct. They don’t care about
Owning a pit bull in today’s day and age has one of two reactions: Either the person loves them or is terrified of them. There are so many myths about Pit Bulls and they are just that. Myths. Some of the myths that surround pit bulls are that they have “lock jaw” and they have a killer instinct that does not stop at just killing other animals. Pit bull advocates, such as myself, know that Pit Bulls have always been known as the “nanny dog” throughout history because of how much they love children and their loyalty to their families. Mean or vicious dogs come from ignorant, irresponsible owners. The bottom line is that not all pit bulls are bad.
Pit bulls are the most misunderstood dog breeds in the world. When people hear the word pit bull they automatically think of dogs fighting and attacking. When people say "pit bull" they're usually referring to a range of breeds and, often, a mixed-breed dog. (Lawrence, C Louisville Magazine Feb 2007) People think they are a very dangerous breed of dog. Because of this, some areas do not allow pit bulls and breeds like them. Pit bulls are the leading culprit of dog bites in America, but on the other hand, they are the gentlest dogs people will ever meet. The National Canine Temperament Testing Association
There is a myth about how pit bulls can not be trained. This is false; it’s actually been proven that they are one of the easiest to train because of their intelligence, loyalty and focus. They put all their heart and energy into everything they do, so that energy they have can easily be redirected into training. “As intelligent domesticated animals, dogs require mental stimulation and most enjoy being trained.” This shows that it could be fun to own a pitbull because they can be kind of like a sidekick to the owner.